Spartan Armor Systems Overview & Testing

Published on June 15, 2014
Duration: 26:42

This video provides a comprehensive ballistic test of Spartan Armor Systems' offerings, including Level IIIA UHMWPE and Kevlar plates, a Level III UHMWPE plate, a Level IV ceramic composite plate, and an AR500 steel plate. The testing demonstrates the effectiveness of each plate against specific threats, highlighting material properties like buoyancy and spall resistance. While most plates performed as rated, the tests also show potential backface deformation and material delamination under extreme stress.

Quick Summary

Spartan Armor Systems offers Level IIIA UHMWPE and Kevlar plates, Level III UHMWPE, Level IV ceramic composite, and AR500 steel plates. Testing showed the Level IV ceramic plate stopped .30-06 AP rounds, while the AR500 steel plate with 'Tuff Grip' prevented spalling against 7.62 NATO.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Spartan Armor Systems
  2. 01:23Level IIIA Plate Specifications (UHMWPE & Kevlar)
  3. 02:36Level III & IV Rifle Plate Overview (UHMWPE & Ceramic)
  4. 03:47AR500 Steel Plate Overview with Tuff Grip
  5. 04:10Ballistic Testing: Level IIIA vs .357 Magnum
  6. 09:35Ballistic Testing: Level III UHMWPE vs 7.62 NATO
  7. 12:10Ballistic Testing: Level IV Ceramic vs .30-06 AP
  8. 15:17Ballistic Testing: AR500 Steel vs 7.62 NATO & Extreme Calibers

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ballistic plates did Spartan Armor Systems offer in this test?

Spartan Armor Systems provided Level IIIA UHMWPE and Kevlar plates, a Level III UHMWPE plate, a Level IV ceramic composite plate, and a Level III AR500 steel plate with a 'Tuff Grip' coating for testing.

How did the Level IV Spartan Armor plate perform against armor-piercing rounds?

The Level IV ceramic composite plate successfully stopped four rounds of .30-06 M2 Armor Piercing ammunition. While it showed signs of delamination, there was no penetration, confirming its rating.

What are the key differences between the Level IIIA plates tested?

The Level IIIA plates included a lightweight, hard UHMWPE plate (0.95 lbs) and a semi-flexible Kevlar/thermoplastic laminate plate (approx. 1 lb), both rated for threats up to .44 Magnum.

Does the AR500 steel plate prevent spalling?

Yes, the AR500 steel plate features a 'Tuff Grip' coating designed to prevent spalling by catching bullet jacket fragments, which was effective against 7.62 NATO rounds in the test.

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